Could you be a winner?
Thank you to everyone who submitted entries—nominations closed at midnight on 10 October 2025. We’re now carefully reviewing all submissions and beginning the shortlisting process.
Awards Ceremony
Thursday 27 November 2025
The Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, Westminster, London
Shortlisted Sheds will receive two free tickets to attend the ceremony. Further joining details will be sent directly to finalists.
Thank you to our Sponsors
We’re grateful for the generous support that makes this celebration possible.
Special Thanks to our Headline Sponsor
“Diageo’s responsible drinking platform, DRINKiQ, has partnered with UK Men’s Sheds Association to help foster social connection, improve wellbeing and promote alcohol moderation among older men. Incredible organisations like UKMSA show that creative and social community outlets can change lives for the better. That’s why Diageo is proud to be sponsoring the UK Men’s Sheds Awards 2025, to highlight the amazing Sheds across the UK making a difference in their community.”
“It’s a great privilege for the Tite-Fix team to work alongside UKMSA, Sheds, and their dedicated shedders, witnessing the incredible efforts they make in promoting wellbeing, improving lives, and supporting local communities. We are truly honoured to once again sponsor the UKMSA Awards — a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements of these remarkable Sheds.”
Judging Panel
New for 2025 is a wider judging panel including subject experts, the UKMSA team and previous winners. Look out for news about the judges coming soon.
What’s next?
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We’ll contact shortlisted Sheds with next steps and event information.
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Finalists will be profiled across UKMSA channels leading up to the ceremony.
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Winners will be announced live at the House of Commons on 27 November.
See the fun and winners from the 2024 awards, in the above video montage
An Awards Reminder
The seven Award categories celebrate the incredible work done by Sheds that go above and beyond supporting local communities, improving the lives of individuals, and exemplifying the values of the Men’s Sheds movement.
Award Categories for 2025
- Community Project Award | Celebrating impactful one-off projects that have made a real difference in the wider community.
- Shedder of the Year | Honouring an individual whose personal journey and contribution embody the spirit of the Men’s Sheds movement.
- Health and Wellbeing Award | Recognising Sheds that are actively improving physical and mental wellbeing among their members or community.
- Partnership Award | Celebrating collaboration between Sheds and local authorities, charities, schools, and other partners to deliver lasting impact.
- Armed Forces Award | Highlighting Sheds that support, include, or collaborate with veterans and the wider armed forces community.
- Heritage & Habitat Award | Rewarding Sheds that champion sustainability, conservation, and environmental responsibility.
- Shed of the Year | All entries will be automatically considered for the overall UK Men’s Shed of the Year 2025 Award, with no separate nomination required.
- Special Recognition Award | An award which recognises a Shed or project that stood out as unique to our Judges
“The UK Men’s Sheds Awards are about championing the extraordinary stories of ordinary people – the volunteers, the friendships, and the projects that are changing lives and building better communities,” said Caroline Ellis, CEO, UKMSA.
“The new name and award categories reflect the scale of the Men’s Sheds movement and the broader impact Sheds have, not only in their own communities but across the UK. We’re also recognising key issues tackled everyday by Sheds such as health, wellbeing, sustainability, and veterans’ support.”
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